Patricia Papernow

Dr. Papernow is in private practice in Hudson, MA, where she divides her time between clinical practice, supervision, and training. As a clinician, Dr. Papernow works primarily in the Internal Family Systems model, drawing also from her training in Gestalt therapy, attachment, trauma, couple therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, and learning disabilities.

Patricia is in her fourth decade of working with, learning about, and teaching others about stepfamily relationships. She is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost experts on "blended families" and post-divorce parenting. Her second book, Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships: What Works and What Doesn't has just been published to rave reviews.

Patricia is passionate about helping others to navigate the intense and often overwhelming challenges of this family form. A skilled and highly engaging presenter, she provides training and consultation to therapists engaged in clinical work with stepfamily members, as well as to guidance counselors, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, clergy, lawyers, judges and others who are often on the front lines with families. She is the author of numerous articles and book chapters and is often interviewed by national and local media. Her first book, Becoming a Stepfamily, is widely recognized as a classic in the field.